Built by someone
who shows up.
Hen's Bread Productions is a full-service video and photography production company based in Austin, TX. We are family-owned, independently operated, and answer our own phone. No private equity, no account managers between you and the people doing the work.
We specialize in multi-camera production, livestream, corporate video, event photography, podcast production, and post-production — all handled in-house by a crew that has been in the room together since 2020.
The name comes from a children's story Jacob's grandmother read to him growing up — The Little Red Hen. When it came time to name the company, nothing manufactured felt right. The only name that meant anything was the one already there. It means something.
That's not an accident. Most production companies are named after their founders or styled to sound like agencies. We named ours after a family memory because that's the kind of company this is — one built on showing up, following through, and caring about the outcome the same way you care about something with your name on it.
Five years in, that hasn't changed. The clients who've been with us since 2020 are still clients. That's not a coincidence.
You got a destination.
We got the wheels.
Most clients don't come to us with a production brief. They come with a goal — a conference that needs to be documented, a brand story that needs to be told, a product launch that deserves more than a phone camera. They know what they want the outcome to feel like. They don't need to know how we get there.
That's the job. Understanding what you're trying to accomplish, then handling every technical decision — cameras, crew, lighting, audio, editing, delivery format — so you never have to think about it. You shouldn't need to know what a color grade is to get one.
We translate the goal into the production. That's what five years of doing this looks like — not a longer invoice, but a smoother ride.
Live events, panels, and corporate shoots don't get second takes. A single camera means a single point of failure — one missed reaction, one missed question, one bad cut. Multi-camera gives you coverage. It gives your editor real choices. It's how broadcast television works for a reason, and it's the standard we bring to every shoot that justifies it.
Laptop webcam livestreams communicate one thing clearly: this isn't important enough to invest in. We use LiveU bonded cellular technology — the same system used by news broadcasters — so your stream doesn't depend on the venue's WiFi. Redundant connections, zero single points of failure.
We deliberately focus on corporate events, panels, conferences, retreats, and brand video. These clients have real deadlines, real budgets, and real stakes. That match of seriousness on both sides produces better work. We know how to move in a corporate environment without being in the way.
Equipment choices
are editorial decisions.
Every piece of gear we own was chosen for a specific reason — not because it's the most expensive option, and not because it's the trend. We run Sony cinema cameras, DJI stabilization systems, and LiveU cellular streaming because these tools solve real production problems.
The Sony FX6 and FX9 handle low-light corporate environments without compromise. Their color science is trusted by broadcast teams worldwide, and their dual-camera compatibility means our multi-camera shoots have color-matched footage from the jump.
The DJI Ronin 4D is a complete cinema camera system with built-in stabilization, follow focus, and wireless monitoring. It lets one operator do the work of three on run-and-gun shoots without sacrificing image quality.
We don't rent gear we don't know. Every piece in the Camera Cart and Camera Van is equipment we've used on hundreds of jobs. That familiarity is part of what you're paying for.
Jacob & Crew · On Set
Mobile Podcast SetupSXSW 2026Cameras we useMax filming manufacturingActive Listening during InterviewHeadshot Setup at WeWorkRonin 4D Safety FirstDrone Video for Tesla EventEnjoying the workTeleprompter Video down at the river
Jacob founded Hen's Bread in 2020 and runs every client relationship directly. He leads pre-production, operates primary camera on most shoots, and is the point of contact from first call to final delivery. When you reach out to HBP, you are reaching Jacob.
Max handles associate production, FAA-certified drone operations, 3D modeling, and audio post-production. He brings a technical depth that extends the team's capabilities well beyond what a single operator could offer.
Victor operates as a second camera on multi-camera productions and handles photography coverage on event shoots. His eye for still composition means the photography deliverables carry the same intentionality as the video.
Brian handles remote color grading and sound engineering in post. Working with the same colorist on every project means a consistent look across all HBP deliverables — clients who build a content library with us get footage that matches across months of shoots.
The shoot day is not where production gets figured out — it's where preparation gets executed. We do pre-production because the most expensive thing in video production is wasted time on set. When we show up, we know the layout, the run of show, the lighting challenges, and the deliverable format.
Hidden fees exist because vendors are afraid to lose the job at the proposal stage. We're not. Our pricing is published on our website. Camera Cart, Camera Van, post-production rates, retainer structure — it's all there.
A beautiful video that the marketing team can't use for anything is a failed deliverable. We ask about distribution before we pick up a camera — where does this live, who watches it, what does it need to do? That conversation shapes every production decision.
Jacob answers his own phone. The feedback we get consistently is that clients expected a sales call and got a real conversation instead. We don't pitch — we listen. If we're the right fit, that becomes obvious. If we're not, we'll say so.
About Hen's Bread Productions — Austin, TX Video Production Company
Hen's Bread Productions is a family-owned, full-service video production company based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2020 by Jacob Perkins, the company specializes in multi-camera video production, corporate event coverage, livestream production, event and commercial photography, podcast production, FAA-certified drone video, and in-house post-production. Located at 823 Congress Ave, STE 300, Austin TX 78701. Serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, San Marcos, and all of Central Texas.
To contact Hen's Bread Productions, call or text (512) 893-2709 or email team@hensbread.com.
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